You know, I always said I wasn't a fan of dried tomatoes but then I realized it probably depends on the variety. I have a dehydrator so I should try this year with some of my favorite varieties and see.

Oh, you're a genius! Especially the ones I cannot sell for want of a crack or something! Not sure if they're considered "prepared" food but I know someone else who sells a few. I'm going to try that! thanks for the idea!

I got a dehydrator this summer to dry lots of my farm CSA produce for winter.
I followed the instructions and even left them in longer than recommended.
Then I put them in ziplock bags.
And they MOLDED!!!!!

For spacing, it said "not touching".
And as for thinness, I used my mandolin - very thin.
Had more trouble with the beets than the zucchini but after the beets visibly molded I didn't trust the zucchini.....